October 18 2021 Auckland will stay at level 3 with existing restrictions for the at least two weeks. In Northland will move to level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 19 October. The rest of New Zealand will remain at level 2.
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Most of the upper North Island will go straight into the highest level of restrictions once the new traffic light system comes into force on Friday. Video / NZ Herald
November 29 2021 Most of the upper North Island - including Auckland - will go straight into the red level under the new traffic light system from Friday, while the whole of the South Island will go to the less restrictive orange.
November 29 2021 Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said police had to deal with "very unpleasant events" today in Auckland. Coster said three police officers were injured and police shot a man dead after he shot at officers.
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Glen Eden shooting: Gunman dead, three police officers injured after fire at property. Video / Vineeta Kumar
MetService Wellington weather: November 30th.
MetService Christchurch weather: November 30th.
Emergency services rush to incident in Glen Eden. Video / Dean Purcell
The talent pool for Cabinet should be expanded to outsiders say professors Sonia Mazey and Jeremy Richardson of Canterbury University.
Pāpāmoa emergency services prepare for a massive night of drive-by donations.
November 28 2021 There were 144 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and another person has died of the virus.
Successful Everesting at Te Mata Peak raises over $10,000 for Mental Health Foundation.
Nobody goes to woman’s ‘Friendsgiving’ dinner. Video / TikTok / Kidalloy
November 27 2021 There were 145 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - 127 were in Auckland, 13 in the Waikato, four in the Bay of Plenty and one in Canterbury. A person has also died of the virus.
Max Carter (Scots College, Wellington) wins the 2021 Aotearoa New Zealand Spelling Bee.
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: There were 173 new cases in the community today. Video NZ Herald
Jennifer Chappell Country Manager & CEO, Nestlé New Zealand on how Nestlé plans to play its part in saving the planet. Video / Michael Craig
Alternate vaccine gives those affected by vaccination mandate another option to keep their jobs.
November 26 2021. There are 173 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. Of those cases, 154 are in Auckland, 15 are in the Waikato, one is in Northland, two are in the Bay of Plenty and one is in Lakes DHB. There is also a case in Canterbury, who was already in isolation.
MetService National weather: November 27th-28th.
Act Party leader David Seymour and business leaders say crime is on the rise in Auckland as hundreds of police are assigned to border duties in the region. Video / NZ Herald
Global supply issues could soon see New Zealanders paying more for their favourite cup of coffee. Video / NZ Herald
In the first visit by a US warship in five years, the USS Howard, with crew members lining the deck, arrived in Wellington Harbour. Video / Mark Mitchell
MetService Wellington weather: November 27th.
Members of the Extinction Rebellion climate protesters support three of their members who have been charged with willful damage outside the ANZ on Queen Street. Video / Dean Purcell
ACT Party leader David Seymour weighs in on who he thinks could lead the National Party while visiting Mt Eden on Friday. Video / NZ Herald
A World Heritage-listed natural wonder is recovering from life-threatening coral bleaching episodes in a burst of colour. Video / Calypso Productions
There were 178 new cases of Covid-19 across New Zealand today and another virus-related death. Video / NZ Herald
First customer Jonathan Ellison and Maloney's Barber Shop Julian Maloney on hair salons reopening after three months. Video / Jed Bradley
Dean Jamieson, The Madd Fun Company, Hastings has a bouncy castle that turns heads. Bouncy Boners is often hired out for adult entertainment. Video Warren Buckland.
Former leader Simon Bridges has revealed he is considering seeking a return to the role - saying National under Collins "haven't done a good enough job".
Deaf man Amir Jafary is assaulted outside the Countdown Metro Supermarket in Auckland's CBD. Video / Supplied